Charles William Houghton Jr.

1947 - 2013

Charles William Houghton Jr. obituary, 1947-2013

BORN

1947

DIED

2013

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Greenoaks Funeral Home

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Charles Houghton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2013.

Charles "Butch" William Houghton Jr., 65, a native of South Charleston, WV and a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Butch worked for FMC Chemical Plant in West Virginia and for Bernard and Burke Consulting in Baton Rouge. He was gun enthusiast and loved sports. He was involved with "Baton Rouge Bombers" and "Tornados" softball teams but always made time for some football, hunting and fishing. He was an active amateur radio operator with the call sign KC5AD (SK). He was a member of the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club and the Livingston Amateur Radio Society. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Rebecca "Becky" H. Houghton; sons: Chris Houghton and wife Maggie, and Steven Houghton; grandchildren: Major, Merranda, and Amber Houghton, Hunter Nesom, Dakota and Brock Houghton; sister Patricia Brison and brother Jerry Lee Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary Houghton Sr.; grandparents Charles Robert and Cynthia Houghton; and brother-in-law William "Bill" Brison. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 5-9pm and continuing on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 8am until time of services at 10am. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Butch's honor to the Livingston Amateur Radio Society 22501 Walker South Road Denham Springs, LA 70726. Condolences may be left for the family at www.greenoaksfunerals.com

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June 9, 2013

Hope, Brian, & Brennan Monte

Mrs. Becky and family we are so sorry about Mr. Butch. We will always remember Cat Island and the hunting lease in Pride, those was some good times. He was a great friend to dad. Let us know if you need anything.

Love,

Hope, Brian, & Brennan Monte

June 9, 2013

Hope, Brian, & Brennan Monte

Mrs. Becky I am so sorry about Mr. Butch, so is Brian and Brennan. We will never forget the good times at Cat Island and at the hunting lease in Pride. He was a special man and will be missed dearly. Let us know if you need anything.

Love,

Hope, Brian, & Brennan Monte

June 9, 2013

Amanda McMorris

The Houghton family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Amanda McMorris

June 9, 2013

Pat Brison

My love and prayers are with you all today. He will be missed by many, but his love for family and friends will always be with us.

June 9, 2013

Charlie Witt

I just posted the following to my Facebook page, but wanted to share it here as well so that others could see it.


In Memory of Butch Houghton
June 3, 1947 - June 1, 2013

I had the privilege of being able to call Mr. Butch my friend for the last 10 or so years. We met a few years after I moved to Louisiana.

I have to admit, Mr. Butch was one of my heroes. He was always willing to help out anyone who needed him. But, he wouldn't do things “for” you – he'd teach you how to do them for yourself.

I'll never forget the time that I had broken the muffler mount on my motorcycle and asked him if he could help me fix it. He told me to bring the bike by his house – that he had a welding machine out back and we could get it fixed up. The next weekend, I rode the bike over to his house, expecting him to spot weld it back together. Imagine my surprise when he told me that if he did it, it really wouldn't help me. Instead, he showed me where the machine was and told me how to adjust it for what I needed. Then he patiently watched as I welded the metal together. I had never welded before and the weld was a really ugly “gorilla weld”, but I had done it. I still have that motorcycle – a constant reminder that I was able to fix it myself, with a little guidance from a good friend.

That is what I remember most about Mr. Butch. He was always there to offer his guidance to anyone who asked. He never pushed it on you. He'd just wait patiently until you asked. I also remember that he didn't pull any punches. If you did something stupid – he'd tell you it was a stupid move. But he always tried to help get you back on track.

I remember when my mother got really sick and I was driving to North Carolina to see her in the hospital. I called Mr. Butch and he listened as I cried and railed for over 45 minutes. He didn't try to tell me things would be better. He didn't try to sugar coat it. But he did listen. And, I suppose he somehow knew that was what I needed at the time. He just listened.

Mr. Butch was one of those good old guys that we need more of in our lives. He never let his own problems keep him from reaching out to others who needed him. That is what I consider a hero – someone who is always there. With rock solid advice. No ulterior motives. Just an honest desire to help out those who need it. Butch was a true example of an unconditional friend.

Mr. Butch, even though we will all miss you, you will continue to live on in our hearts and memories. I will never forget you.

June 9, 2013

Yvonne Jones

Becky,
I'm so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. He was a nice man and I feel lucky to have met him. Please accept my sincere condolences.

June 8, 2013

Vickie Turbeville

Becky, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family !

June 7, 2013

Bill Williams

Chris, my condolences on the passing of your father. Although you will miss his physical presents, he will be with you in spirit always. If you or Maggie need Debbie or my help in anyway, please let us know.

June 6, 2013

susan gray

Becky, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 5, 2013

Gina Watson

All my condolences to the Houghton family! You are all like family to me and you are all in my prayers!! I love you all!

June 3, 2013

Chris Houghton

Dad I love you. I will miss all of the great times we have had. I thank you for making me the person I am am today. I will miss our afternoon drive home chatting on the radio. We had some good times chasing DX as a tag team. I hoped to give you a personal Elmer award when you came home from the hospital. I will save it for when we meet once again some day. Most of all thanks for being my dad. I miss you already. I love you!

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